In this study, social functioning refers to how well autistic children communicate, interact, and build relationships with others. Autistic children often face challenges in understanding social cues, initiating or maintaining conversations, and... Read more »
There has been over 100 years of psychological research on leaders and leadership (Day & Antonakis, 2012). One thing is clear: There are tell-tale signs that a leader is good, and does... Read more »
I watched Wilt Chamberlain play basketball when I was a kid. He stood over seven feet tall, and in one game, he scored 100 points. No one has done that before or... Read more »
Rob always hated it when I told him how much I worried about him. “You don’t need to worry, Dad,” he’d assure me, having no idea that I didn’t have a choice.... Read more »
Imagine your mind is like a web browser with dozens of tabs open, all playing videos or music at the same time. For many people with ADHD, this is what everyday thinking... Read more »
You scroll past a dozen titles. Reject the ones that feel too heavy, too quirky, too beige. Then without overthinking, you hit play. You tell yourself it’s just what you’re “in the... Read more »
Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood can be life-changing. Many late-identified autistic people describe the experience as finally finding the missing piece of a puzzle. It brings clarity but also a flood... Read more »
I love life, and I joyfully awake early without an alarm. I hop out of bed at 5:00 or 5:30 a.m., ready to start my day. I have always been this way,... Read more »
Parents might contribute to their children’s anxiety through intrusive parenting practices that undermine autonomy, competence, and independence, making adolescents less confident in coping with stress and uncertainty. Conversely, autonomy-supportive parenting can help... Read more »
Sexual trauma leaves an imprint that extends beyond the emotional and psychological realm—it can also manifest in deeply distressing physical symptoms. The body manifests trauma in multiple ways, often responding with stress-related... Read more »